Eight people rescued after seaplane comes down in East River off New York City ^17.1%

The Independent - By Katie Hawkinson - 7/5/2026, 8:20 PM

Halo Effect 20.1% - Appeal to Authority 17.4% - Post Hoc (False Cause) 17%

Eight people were rescued from a seaplane after it made a “hard landing” in New York City’s East River. The Kodiak 100 seaplane made a “hard landing” and “tilted into the water” shortly after noon on Sunday, a New York Police Department spokesperson said. Crews rescued eight adults from the plane, including the pilot. Officials offered... more